Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles
Denver Parks and Recreation offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-13 with various activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, denvergov.org/recreation, loads successfully and is the official site for Denver Parks and Recreation. This organization operates the Summer Rec Kidz program at various recreation centers, including St. Charles. The program is a day camp offering activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. As a municipal program, it is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver. The website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'St. Charles Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 133 reviews, with general themes praising the facility and its offerings. Social media handles found on the website include @denverrecreation for Instagram and 'DenverParksandRecreation' for Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 3777 Lafayette St., Denver, CO 80205
- Phone: 720-913-0654
- Cost notes: Free with My Denver Card
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles
- What ages does Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles accept?
- Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles cost?
- Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free with My Denver Card Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles's hours?
- Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles?
- Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles provide lunch?
- Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?
- Summer Rec Kidz - St. Charles is one of 23 community/rec center camps in Denver that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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